The stars, who described themselves as part of Ms Markle's "family", recalled receiving their invitations for the big day in the post.

Appearing on NBC's morning show Today, filmed live from Windsor, Torres joked that she was “still reacting” to being invited to the historic occasion.

The American actress, who plays lawyer Jessica Pearson in the legal drama series, said: “I was [shocked]…I hope nothing but, as we all do, the best for her. This is an incredible step in her life and so to bear witness to that is extraordinary.”